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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 20, 2024 Graphics Commission Meeting
Contact Name: Jamie Freise
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350
Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov <mailto:jffreise@columbus.gov>
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AGENDA
GRAPHICS COMMISSION
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The City Graphics Commission hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Appeals, Graphics Plans and certain Miscellaneous Graphics, as provided by the Columbus Graphics Code, Title 33, Article 15 of the City Codes.
The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 in the 2ND FLOOR HEARING ROOM. You can also monitor the hearing through the City of Columbus YouTube channel at the following link: <http://www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus>
SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. It is the rule of the Commission to withdraw an application when a representative is not present.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293
Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/zoning/Graphics-Commission/ or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Council Activities Section at 614-645-4522
01. Application No.: GC23-049
Location: 5329 RIGGINS RD. (43016), located on the southeast corner of Riggins Road and Avery Road. (010-
298469; Hayden Run Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Varaince(s) to Section(s): 3372.806 B2, Graphics. To allow 4 ground signs between the building line and
right of way line. 3372.806 B1, Graphics. To increase the graphic area of a menu board from 30 square feet to 61
square feet.
Proposal: To install 2 pre-menu and 2 menu boards.
Applicant(s): McDonald’s Corporation 5239 Riggins Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43016
Property Owner(s): Harvey Run, LLC 4220 Shire Cove Road 43026 Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Attorney/Agent: Kessler Sign Co., c/o Ashley Tanner P.O. Box 785 Zanesville, Ohio 43702
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC23-047
Location: 2074 BETHEL RD. (43235), located on the northeast corner of Bethel Road and Dierker Road (590-
183775; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.11(A), Tenant panels and changeable copy To increase the allowable
number of tenant panels from 4 to 6.3377.11(D), Tenant panels and changeable copy To decrease the minimum
required percentage of a multi-tenant sign dedicated to identifying the entire use from 50% to 19%.
3372.806(D)(2), Graphics To increase the maximum allowable square footage for a ground sign from 320 square
feet to 504 square feet and to increase the maximum allowable graphic area from 160 square feet to 324 square feet.
Proposal: To refurbish a multi-tenant sign.
Applicant(s): Brixmor Property Group 201 E. Auburn Road Rochester, Michigan 48307
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Expedite the Diehl, LLC 6487 Hilliard Drive Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC23-043
Location: 5757 W. BROAD ST. (43119), located at the southwest corner of West Broad Street and Galloway
Road (246-303211 & 246303212; Westland Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.08(B,2), Illumination and special effects. To reduce the identification
portion of a ground sign from 50% to 19%.
Proposal: To install signage for a new fuel station.
Applicant(s): Sheetz Inc., c/o Skilken Gold 4270 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s): RJM Star, LLC 5757 West Broad Street Columbus, Galloway Ohio 43119
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources, c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: GC23-044
Location: 2899 MORSE RD. (43231), located on the south side of Morse Road, approximately 1,270 feet west of
Westerville Road (010-016790; Northeast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.23, Permanent and removable window signs. To increase the maximum
allowable graphic area for a window from 25% to 56.5%.
Proposal: To legitimize existing window signage.
Applicant(s): Horizon Science Academy Elementary School 2835 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43231
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: GC23-045
Location: 4425 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43227), located on the southeast corner of South Hamilton Road and
East Livingston Avenue (010-088052; Mideast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-3, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3372.706(B), Graphics To allow a pole sign with automatic changeable copy.
3372.706(C)(3), Graphics To allow a ground sign without a sign base. 3372.706(C)(4), Graphics To reduce the
setback for a ground sign from 15 feet to 8 feet. 3372.706(C)(5), Graphics To increase the allowable height for a
ground sign from 6 feet to 20 feet. 3377.0(C), Tables of elements for on-premises ground signs To increase the
allowable graphic area for a ground sign from 38 square feet to 82 square feet.
Proposal: To replace a damaged pole sign.
Applicant(s): NOFA Oil Company 4425 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43227
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources, c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: GC23-048
Location: 8833-8847 LYRA DR. (43240), located on the west side of Lyra Drive, approximately 800 feet south of
Gemini Place (318-431010180; Polaris Design Review Board).
Existing Zoning: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics plan. To establish a new graphics plan.
Proposal: To establish a new graphics plan for a a 7 unit commercial strip center.
Applicant(s): Polaris 1.7 Outlet G LLC 8800 Lyra Dr.Columbus, Ohio 43240
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources C/O Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive. South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: GC23-051
Location: 743 BETHEL RD. (43214), located on the south side of Bethel Road, approximately 920 feet east of
Jasonway Avenue (010-073630; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.24 (B), Wall signs for individual uses. To increase the graphic area of
wall signage, not oriented to a street, from 41.83 square feet to 100.97 square feet.
Proposal: To add an additional wall sign for an eating and drinking establishment that is expaning into an adjacent
storefront.
Applicant(s): Coco Cuisine 743 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio 43214
Property Owner(s): Olentangy Plaza 450 LLC DEPT 365 PO Box 4900 Scottsdale, Arizona 85261
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, Ohio 43103
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov